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Guided Rock Island Kayak Tour

Name: Guided Rock Island Kayak Tour
Brand: Kayak Guide Justin, LLC.
Price: 195.12 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (80 reviews)

Paddle to Rock Island for natural history, a shoreline lunch and a beach swim

5.0 stars• 80 reviews

From$195/ personincl. taxes and fees

Duration

4.5 hours

Includes

Kayak rental, lunch, life jacket

Highlights

Cross shallow water from Washington Island to Rock Island with a seasoned guide and discover the park's geology and natural history. Pause along the shoreline for a light picnic lunch and time to swim at a soft-sand beach.

Explore the limestone Thordarson Boathouse from the early 1900s
Learn about Rock Island State Park with a certified Wisconsin Master Naturalist
Take in views of towering bluffs, weathered shorelines, St. Martin Island and the Garden Peninsula
Watch for falcons, eagles, herons, egrets and white gulls
Swim from a soft-sand beach during a shore break

Itinerary

On your own: 9am or earlier cross to Washington Island via car ferry

With the tour: 10am tour group meets at Jackson Harbor parking lot 10:15am Depart for Rock Island 10:45am Arrive to island, explore Thordarsson Boathouse 12pm break #1 from paddling w/ lunch on shore 1:30pm break #2 from paddling with swimming (30 min) 2:30-3pm back on shore

On your own: Explore Washington Island for more beaches, food & fun! Return to mainland Door County at your own leisure.

What's Included

Sit-inside sea kayak with comfort seat
Paddle
Life jacket
Bottled water
Light picnic lunch

Important details

Ages 21+ only
Moderate athleticism required
Complete a waiver before the tour begins
Keep the main booking contact reachable by text or phone during the 48 hours before departure for weather-related schedule changes
Arrange your own car-ferry travel to Washington Island; ferry fees are not included in the listed price
Bring any required medications, sun protection and bug spray
Tours operate only when water conditions are deemed safe by the guide

Cancellation Policy

Cancel at least 48 hours before start. Receive a full refund if the tour is canceled due to weather or unsafe water conditions.

FAQs

You must be age 21 or older. Children are not allowed. Plan on moderate athletic activity.

You ride in a sit-inside sea kayak with a half skirt to help keep water out, with no confinement.

Car ferry fees and admission are not included with your tour purchase.

Meeting details

Rock Island Ferry Line, Washington Island, WI

Experience provided by Kayak Guide Justin, LLC.

Why book through Greetwell?

No Added Fees
No booking or service fees, ever
Concierge Support Included
Real humans ready to help with timing, questions, or special requests
Free Cancellation Available
Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund

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Guided Rock Island Kayak Tour

Paddle to Rock Island for natural history, a shoreline lunch and a beach swim

5.0 stars• 80 reviews

From$195/ personincl. taxes and fees

Duration

4.5 hours

Includes

Kayak rental, lunch, life jacket

Highlights

Explore the limestone Thordarson Boathouse from the early 1900s
Learn about Rock Island State Park with a certified Wisconsin Master Naturalist
Take in views of towering bluffs, weathered shorelines, St. Martin Island and the Garden Peninsula
Watch for falcons, eagles, herons, egrets and white gulls
Swim from a soft-sand beach during a shore break

Itinerary

On your own: 9am or earlier cross to Washington Island via car ferry

On your own: Explore Washington Island for more beaches, food & fun! Return to mainland Door County at your own leisure.

What's Included

Sit-inside sea kayak with comfort seat
Paddle
Life jacket
Bottled water
Light picnic lunch

Important details

Ages 21+ only
Moderate athleticism required
Complete a waiver before the tour begins
Keep the main booking contact reachable by text or phone during the 48 hours before departure for weather-related schedule changes
Arrange your own car-ferry travel to Washington Island; ferry fees are not included in the listed price
Bring any required medications, sun protection and bug spray
Tours operate only when water conditions are deemed safe by the guide

Cancellation Policy

Cancel at least 48 hours before start. Receive a full refund if the tour is canceled due to weather or unsafe water conditions.

FAQs

You must be age 21 or older. Children are not allowed. Plan on moderate athletic activity.

You ride in a sit-inside sea kayak with a half skirt to help keep water out, with no confinement.

Car ferry fees and admission are not included with your tour purchase.

Review summary

5.0

Excellent

80 reviewsGoogle Maps

Justin has built a strong reputation as a kayak guide in Door County, and it's easy to see why repeat visitors keep coming back. As a local, his knowledge of the area's geology, history, wildlife, and even indigenous heritage goes well beyond what you'd expect from a typical tour. Reviewers consistently highlight how he tailors each outing to the group's skill level, whether that means a relaxed paddle for first-timers or a more ambitious half-day adventure for experienced kayakers. The equipment stands out as a genuine differentiator. Justin uses sea kayaks that reviewers describe as noticeably more stable, comfortable, and efficient than what other operators use, which makes a real difference, especially for beginners. Small group sizes add to the personalized feel, and multiple reviewers mention his flexibility around weather, proactively suggesting alternative tours when conditions change. One reviewer also noted his thoughtful approach to accommodating a family member with a disability, which speaks to the care he brings to every outing. With a near-perfect rating across a large number of reviews, and multiple guests who have returned for their third, fourth, and even fifth tours, the pattern here is pretty telling. Justin genuinely loves what he does and where he lives, and that enthusiasm comes through on the water.

What people are saying

We had the most amazing time on our tour with Justin. We decided to try something different this time around during our visit to Door County. Justin was awesome very knowledgeable and very accommodating. We were supposed to have a tour at a different location but due to the rough waves he was worried about our safety so we just switched it up and went to a different part of the peninsula. We had such a relaxing fun time and we definitely would recommend this to anyone who wants to see a beautiful part Of Dora County from the water.

Gladys Schwartz

June 29, 2026

Gladys Schwartz

June 29, 2026

Meeting details

Rock Island Ferry Line, Washington Island, WI

Experience provided by Kayak Guide Justin, LLC.

Why book through Greetwell?

No Added Fees
No booking or service fees, ever
Concierge Support Included
Real humans ready to help with timing, questions, or special requests
Free Cancellation Available
Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund